The building's iron structure was imported from England and then assembled in Tigre.
The floorboards in the grand ballroom are crafted from Slavonian oak.
Many of the interior decorative elements, such as the chandeliers and mirrors, were brought directly from Paris during the building's construction.
The site hosted high-profile international visitors and Argentine elite during the early 20th century before the casino closure.
The basement formerly contained a clandestine tunnel system used for the secure movement of cash from the gambling hall.
The Museo de Arte de Tigre is housed in the former Tigre Club, a Belle Époque building inaugurated in 1912 on the banks of the Luján River. It holds a significant collection of 19th and 20th-century Argentine art, focusing on figurative painting and sculpture. The architecture features ornate European designs, including French-style mansard roofs and marble staircases imported from Italy. The building was designated a National Historic Monument in 1979. It underwent extensive restoration before reopening as an art museum in 2006. The collection includes works by masters such as Quinquela Martín, Fader, and Berni. Its location serves as an architectural landmark along the Paseo Victorica riverfront. The building originally functioned as a high-society casino and ballroom until gambling was prohibited in the area. It now operates as a municipal museum under the Tigre local government.
The central grand staircase looking upward toward the ornate ceiling or from the riverside garden looking back at the building's façade.
Explore the exterior gardens and the river-facing terrace for views of the delta waterways.
Visit the small gift shop which frequently features products from local artisans.
Check the museum's temporary exhibition schedule online, as these rotate regularly and utilize different wings of the historic house.
Do not mistake the museum for a standard park building; observe the formal entrance requirements and do not enter with food or drinks.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet volume; do not touch the artwork or historical wall coverings; photography is permitted without flash.
